Term Name: myiasis
Synonyms: Infestation by fly larvae, Infestation by maggots, Maggot infestation
Definition: A parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease that is caused by parasitic dipterous fly larvae (maggots) feeding on the host's necrotic or living tissue.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:11080]   ( DOID:11080 )

Relationships
is a type of: parasitic ectoparasitic infectious disease
has subtype: hypodermyiasis ophthalmomyiasis screw worm infectious disease